Hiring: Data Center Operations Systems Engineer II (Chicago) Company: Lambda Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:58:31 Target Skills & Keywords : ELK Stack, Jira, Lambda, Linux, Machine Learning, Zendesk About the job Required Skills: •Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured •Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in some of the world’s most advanced systems •Document data center layout and network topology in DCIM software •Interface directly with supply chain & manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deployments •Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers •Work closely with HW Support team to ensure data center infrastructure-related support tickets are resolved •Interface directly with RMA team to ensure faulty parts are returned and replacements are ordered •Follow installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with ticketing systems like JIRA and Zendesk •This is a salaried non-exempt role, eligible for overtime. The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description. •Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove •We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG •Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers •We offer generous cash & equity compensation •Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents Compensation: •$89,000 - $119,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!